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Why the 49ers run game finally broke through in Week 6
The San Francisco 49ers finally got the run game going in a 20-10 win over the Atlanta Falcons over the weekend.
Expert recap and game analysis of the San Francisco 49ers vs. Atlanta Falcons NFL game from October 19, 2025 on ESPN.
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Where to watch Falcons vs. 49ers today: Time, TV channel for Week 7 game
The Falcons get another national TV game in Week 7, this time on NBC's Sunday Night Football. Cris Collinsworth and Al Michaels will call Sunday night's action from the broadcast booth.
The 49ers have received injury updates on QB Brock Purdy and WR Ricky Pearsall ahead of their Week 8 clash vs. the Texans.
The 49ers probably can win 12 games this season just because their schedule is so weak. But to make real noise in the playoffs and potentially win the Super Bowl, they'll have to figure out a way to score more touchdowns. And if Kyle Shanahan hasn't figured it out by now, the solution might be a trade.
Quarterback Brock Purdy remains limited by a toe injury and could miss his fourth straight game for the San Francisco 49ers.
The Falcons and 49ers game will kick off at 8:20 p.m. ET on Sunday, Oct. 19. The San Francisco 49ers vs. Atlanta Falcons game will be broadcast on NBC on Sunday night. Streamers can also catch the game on Peacock or with Fubo, which comes with a free trial.
The NFL announced it is suspending Greenlaw for Denver’s Week 8 game against the Cowboys because the linebacker “chased after referee Brad Allen and verbally threatened him as he tried to leave the field,” the league’s statement read. According to multiple reports, Greenlaw immediately appealed the suspension.
The San Francisco 49ers have rediscovered their offensive identity with a strong running game. After struggling in the first six weeks, Christian McCaffrey and the ground attack excelled in a 20-10 victory over Atlanta.